The CFL’s Scouting Bureau December rankings have been released and there was some movement in the ranks as Canadian prospects continue to jockey for position on draft boards heading into the 2013 pick fest.

Scouts still have plenty of film evaluation to do, but there has been a stacking process started in terms of rankings players in each teams’ personnel department.

More on the Top 15

The CFL Scouting Bureau published its winter edition of the top 15 ranked prospects eligible for the 2013 CFL Canadian Draft and it includes a new top ranked player.

“He’s unreal, a great athlete, has a knack for making huge plays. He’s had a bunch of scoop and scores on blocked punts and he’s had some pick sixes – he picked off Andrew Luck last year (2011) and returned it for a touchdown.”

“He’s one of those guys that you knew he’d get let out of the bag and people would see him.”

“He’s played in big time games. He would play on a lot of defences in this league from day one, just based on his athleticism.”

“Everything he does just looks so easy and natural.”

2. Matt Sewell OL McMaster

Scouts take: “There are not too many kids with his size that I’ve seen move that well and play with the kind of posture and knee bend that you want.”

“He moves extremely well. His size is just unreal. He takes forever to just even run around if you can manage to do that.”

“He did a good job against Calgary’s Linden Gaydosh and the Laval defensive line in the playoff games, so he has faced some talented guys.”

“He’s a tackle in the CFL and he’ll be playing against some pretty premium guys, he’s maybe not seen that type of explosiveness off the edge to date.”

“I think he battled injuries a little bit this past season, but when he was out there he was still the same old guy. Moves very well for his size, he’s strong, powerful and was asked to do some things where he wasn’t going to be getting sacks and filling the stat sheet.”

“Usually makes first contact with an offensive lineman, gets his hands on them and delivers a blow.”

“He does some things where you’re just kind of like ‘wow’ sometimes. There are some plays where he tracks guys down who are 200 pounds lighter than him. You’re just kind of like ‘wow’ this kid can run.”

Scouts take: “There are not too many Canadians that can do the stuff he can do athletically.”

“You just don’t really know where you’re going to play him in the CFL.”

“Some of the production he had this year was schemed up for him.”

“You have to put on your projection hat a little bit and realize that he’s not a finished product yet, but he has all the tools to be a very good player.”

“He might translate better as a pro being around the game constantly and having more time to learn the game. Things don’t always happen for him as fast as they need to right now, but his athleticism can bail him out.”

Scouts take: “He’s a junior, very long and is somehow 290 pounds - he doesn’t look like he has much fat on him.”

“You’d like to see him be more physical and nasty, but to be 6’7” and 290 pounds you don’t get those type of players with that kind of size and athleticism very often.”

“He’s going to go to a team that can afford to wait on him.”

10. Nolan MacMillan OL Iowa

Scouts take: “He’s a talented kid. He went to Iowa with a lot of hope and even started as a freshman at tackle, but has had some bad luck with injuries.”

“As a redshirt freshman started six games for the Hawkeyes.”

“He’s very athletic, physical and aggressive. He might have a chance to play tackle in the CFL.”

“Nolan has played every position except centre at Iowa. I think he could play anywhere up here, and could have the chance to play left tackle.”

“The only thing with him is his injuries, he gets hurt a lot. He hasn’t been able to develop into a full-time starter there because he’s always getting hurt and that might scare teams off. Needs to prove he can stay healthy.”

11. Brett Jones OL Regina

Scouts take: “You hear a lot of good things from his teammates about him. He’s very strong, athletic, flexible, plays with great knee bend and technique.”

“He’s a very smart player. He’s not real long, doesn’t have great height and looks shorter because he’s so wide and thick.”

“He’s a pretty dominant player, the more you watch him the more you like him. People will be more impressed with him once they see him in person.”

12. Stephen Alli WR Florida

Scouts take: “He doesn’t play much. I know he plays some special teams – haven’t had a full look at him on offence yet.”

“It’s going to be important to watch him during bowl week practices and spring camp just to see how he is.”

“He probably could’ve played American college basketball. Still learning the game of football - went to school with more of a basketball background when he originally went to Florida.”

“Alli has off-the-charts tools for his size, but hasn’t seen a lot of work in games.”

“He was an Urban Meyer recruit and then they switched staffs, so I think he’s fallen out of favour with the new staff when Will Muschamp came in.”

Scouts take: “He’s a dynamic player, there’s a lot that he can do for you from a defensive and special teams perspective.”

“Really came out of nowhere. He’s a versatile guy who is just a playmaker. He plays fast, that is one of the things that jumped out to me and he’s always around the ball.”

“I think he’ll fill out his frame and get a bit bigger – has a lot of upside. Natural pass rusher in blitz situations, he’ll strike and is a physical kid. Edem is a pretty athletic weak side linebacker.”

Scouts take: “A great straight-line athlete, runs really well, has long arms, but needs to get stronger and he’s very raw still.”

“Really good pedigree, has great bloodlines, all three of his brothers played division one football: One at Michigan, one at Connecticut and one at Western Michigan. All three played in the league at one time or another.”

About Justin

Justin Dunk is a former CIS quarterback who played for the University of Guelph Gryphons and his passion for football will always run deep. He is a former Ticats.ca staff writer and currently works at Sportsnet. Follow Justin on twitter @JDunk12.

wow.. considering what they said about the other 14, they really roasted Steven Lumbala.

December 21, 2012 - 3:02pm

als rule

all players who have had an injury in the past year will drop on draft day!! stay away from any calgary dino OL and/or DL!! they never seem to work out!! stay away from kashama his bloodline isn't great BUT stinks instead!! the als with 2 1st round draft choices upcoming should be able to pluck 2 decent prospects out of this meat market!!

December 19, 2012 - 2:12pm

argofan4life31

wow i cant believe nobody has signed you yet, you are so astute and your predictions are always on the money....lol

December 19, 2012 - 7:51pm

als rule

I can believe your nothing BUT hot air with no opinions worth any salt!! LOL LOL LOL